16729 train MDU PUU EXP
16729 starts from MDU (Madurai JN) at 23:20 and reaches PUU (Punalur) at 09:55 covering a distance of 409 kms and 37 stations. 16729 is scheduled to run on Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat at 23:20 from MDU Madurai JN station to reach PUU Punalur at 09:55.
Train 16729 MDU PUU EXP
- Train Number: 16729 Name: MDU PUU EXP (म्दु प इएक्सप्)
- Chart preparation time: same day at 13:47
- Type: MEX (MAIL EXPRESS) covering 409 kms in 10 hours 35 mins
- Frequency: Runs 7 days Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
- Route: Madurai JN (MDU) to Punalur (PUU).
- Major Stops: TEN (Tirunelveli JN), NJT (Nager Coil Town), TVC (Thiruvananthapuram Central), QLN (Kollam JN)
- Coaches: 2 Sitting & Luggage, 7 Sleeper Class, 1 Third AC
16729 chart preparation time
16729 chart preparation time today is 13:47 (01:47 PM) for the train starting from Madurai JN at 23:20.
Based on Indian Railways regulations, the First Reservation Chart for morning trains is typically prepared by 08:00 PM the previous evening. For all other departures, the first chart is finalized at least 8-10 hours before the scheduled start time.
The Second and Final Reservation Chart is prepared 30 minutes before the train departs from the charting station. Any last-minute changes or current bookings are reflected only in this final chart.
Train 16729 coach position seat map live
16729 train coach position today is:
- ENG
- GEN
- S1
- S2
- S3
- S4
- S5
- S6
- S7
- B1
Train MDU PUU EXP 16729 coach position from engine to rear:
| Pos | Coach | Class |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ENG | Engine |
| 2 | GEN | SLR Sitting & Luggage |
| 3 | GEN | General |
| 4 | GEN | General |
| 5 | GEN | General |
| 6 | GEN | General |
| 7 | GEN | General |
| 8 | GEN | General |
| 9 | GEN | General |
| 10 | GEN | General |
| 11 | S1 | SL Sleeper Class |
| 12 | S2 | SL Sleeper Class |
| 13 | S3 | SL Sleeper Class |
| 14 | S4 | SL Sleeper Class |
| 15 | S5 | SL Sleeper Class |
| 16 | S6 | SL Sleeper Class |
| 17 | S7 | SL Sleeper Class |
| 18 | B1 | 3A Third AC |
| 19 | GEN | SLR Sitting & Luggage |
16729 coach composition and seat mapping is of 2 SLR, 7 SL, 1 3A class coaches/bogies/rakes. See live coach position of yesterday, today, and tomorrow here at coach position page.
16729 seat map images:


16729 coach position at station: coach position stays same across station as there are no engine direction reversal stations
| Station | Coach Position |
|---|---|
| MDU (Madurai JN) | ENG GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 B1 GEN |
| TDN (Tiruparankundram) | ENG GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 B1 GEN |
| TMQ (Tirumangalam) | ENG GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 B1 GEN |
| VPT (Virudunagar JN) | ENG GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 B1 GEN |
| SRT (Satur) | ENG GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 B1 GEN |
| CVP (Kovilpatti) | ENG GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 B1 GEN |
| MEJ (Vanchi Maniyachchi JN) | ENG GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 B1 GEN |
| TEN (Tirunelveli JN) | ENG GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 B1 GEN |
| NNN (Nanguneri) | ENG GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 B1 GEN |
| VLY (Valliyur) | ENG GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 B1 GEN |
| AAY (Aralvaymoli) | ENG GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 B1 GEN |
| NJT (Nager Coil Town) | ENG GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 B1 GEN |
| ERL (Eraniel) | ENG GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 B1 GEN |
| KZT (Kulitthurai) | ENG GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 B1 GEN |
| PASA (Parassala) | ENG GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 B1 GEN |
| NYY (Neyyattinkara) | ENG GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 B1 GEN |
| TVC (Thiruvananthapuram Central) | ENG GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 B1 GEN |
| TVP (Thiruvananthapuram Pettah) | ENG GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 B1 GEN |
| TVCN (Thiruvananthapuram North) | ENG GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 B1 GEN |
| KZK (Kazhakuttam) | ENG GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 B1 GEN |
| KXP (Kaniyapuram) | ENG GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 B1 GEN |
| MQU (Murukkampuzha) | ENG GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 B1 GEN |
| CRY (Chirayinkeezh) | ENG GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 B1 GEN |
| KVU (Kadakavur) | ENG GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 B1 GEN |
| VAK (Varkala) | ENG GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 B1 GEN |
| EVA (Edavai) | ENG GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 B1 GEN |
| PVU (Paravur) | ENG GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 B1 GEN |
| MYY (Mayyanad) | ENG GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 B1 GEN |
| IRP (Iravipuram) | ENG GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 B1 GEN |
| QLN (Kollam JN) | ENG GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 B1 GEN |
| KLQ (Kilikollur) | ENG GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 B1 GEN |
| KUV (Kundara) | ENG GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 B1 GEN |
| EKN (Ezhukone) | ENG GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 B1 GEN |
| KKZ (Kottarakara) | ENG GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 B1 GEN |
| KIF (Kuri) | ENG GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 B1 GEN |
| AVS (Auvaneswsarem) | ENG GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 B1 GEN |
| PUU (Punalur) | ENG GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 B1 GEN |
mdu puu exp 16729 train live route map

16729 train route, schedule and stations time table
| Code | Day | Arrival | Departs | Halt | KMs | PF | Station |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MDU | 1 | 23:20 | 23:20 | 0 | 0 | 3 | Madurai JN |
| TDN | 1 | 23:32 | 23:33 | 1 | 7 | 2 | Tiruparankundram |
| TMQ | 1 | 23:42 | 23:43 | 1 | 17 | 2 | Tirumangalam |
| VPT | 2 | 00:05 | 00:07 | 2 | 43 | 3 | Virudunagar JN |
| SRT | 2 | 00:28 | 00:30 | 2 | 70 | 3 | Satur |
| CVP | 2 | 00:48 | 00:50 | 2 | 91 | 1 | Kovilpatti |
| MEJ | 2 | 01:13 | 01:15 | 2 | 128 | 1 | Vanchi Maniyachchi JN |
| TEN | 2 | 01:55 | 02:00 | 5 | 157 | 1 | Tirunelveli JN |
| NNN | 2 | 02:20 | 02:21 | 1 | 185 | 2 | Nanguneri |
| VLY | 2 | 02:36 | 02:38 | 2 | 199 | 2 | Valliyur |
| AAY | 2 | 02:51 | 02:52 | 1 | 217 | 3 | Aralvaymoli |
| NJT | 2 | 04:35 | 04:40 | 5 | 235 | 2 | Nager Coil Town |
| ERL | 2 | 04:49 | 04:50 | 1 | 248 | Eraniel | |
| KZT | 2 | 05:04 | 05:05 | 1 | 263 | Kulitthurai | |
| PASA | 2 | 05:14 | 05:15 | 1 | 271 | Parassala | |
| NYY | 2 | 05:34 | 05:35 | 1 | 284 | Neyyattinkara | |
| TVC | 2 | 06:20 | 06:25 | 5 | 301 | Thiruvananthapuram Central | |
| TVP | 2 | 06:30 | 06:31 | 1 | 303 | 2 | Thiruvananthapuram Pettah |
| TVCN | 2 | 06:39 | 06:40 | 1 | 307 | 1 | Thiruvananthapuram North |
| KZK | 2 | 06:47 | 06:48 | 1 | 314 | 2 | Kazhakuttam |
| KXP | 2 | 06:51 | 06:52 | 1 | 318 | 2 | Kaniyapuram |
| MQU | 2 | 07:04 | 07:05 | 1 | 322 | 1 | Murukkampuzha |
| CRY | 2 | 07:11 | 07:12 | 1 | 330 | 2 | Chirayinkeezh |
| KVU | 2 | 07:24 | 07:25 | 1 | 333 | 2 | Kadakavur |
| VAK | 2 | 07:39 | 07:40 | 1 | 342 | 1 | Varkala |
| EVA | 2 | 07:44 | 07:45 | 1 | 346 | Edavai | |
| PVU | 2 | 07:59 | 08:00 | 1 | 353 | 2 | Paravur |
| MYY | 2 | 08:04 | 08:05 | 1 | 357 | 1 | Mayyanad |
| IRP | 2 | 08:10 | 08:11 | 1 | 361 | Iravipuram | |
| QLN | 2 | 08:20 | 08:25 | 5 | 365 | 2 | Kollam JN |
| KLQ | 2 | 08:39 | 08:40 | 1 | 371 | 1 | Kilikollur |
| KUV | 2 | 08:49 | 08:50 | 1 | 378 | 1 | Kundara |
| EKN | 2 | 08:59 | 09:00 | 1 | 383 | Ezhukone | |
| KKZ | 2 | 09:05 | 09:06 | 1 | 390 | 1 | Kottarakara |
| KIF | 2 | 09:15 | 09:16 | 1 | 397 | Kuri | |
| AVS | 2 | 09:22 | 09:23 | 1 | 401 | 1 | Auvaneswsarem |
| PUU | 2 | 09:55 | 09:55 | 0 | 409 | 2 | Punalur |
mdu puu exp 16729 train running status
| Code | PF | Arrival | Departure | Halt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MDU | 3 | 23:20 | 23:20 | 0 |
| TDN | 2 | 23:32 | 23:33 | 1 |
| TMQ | 2 | 23:42 | 23:43 | 1 |
| VPT | 3 | 00:05 | 00:07 | 2 |
| SRT | 3 | 00:28 | 00:30 | 2 |
| CVP | 1 | 00:48 | 00:50 | 2 |
| MEJ | 1 | 01:13 | 01:15 | 2 |
| TEN | 1 | 01:55 | 02:00 | 5 |
| NNN | 2 | 02:20 | 02:21 | 1 |
| VLY | 2 | 02:36 | 02:38 | 2 |
| AAY | 3 | 02:51 | 02:52 | 1 |
| NJT | 2 | 04:35 | 04:40 | 5 |
| ERL | 04:49 | 04:50 | 1 | |
| KZT | 05:04 | 05:05 | 1 | |
| PASA | 05:14 | 05:15 | 1 | |
| NYY | 05:34 | 05:35 | 1 | |
| TVC | 06:20 | 06:25 | 5 | |
| TVP | 2 | 06:30 | 06:31 | 1 |
| TVCN | 1 | 06:39 | 06:40 | 1 |
| KZK | 2 | 06:47 | 06:48 | 1 |
| KXP | 2 | 06:51 | 06:52 | 1 |
| MQU | 1 | 07:04 | 07:05 | 1 |
| CRY | 2 | 07:11 | 07:12 | 1 |
| KVU | 2 | 07:24 | 07:25 | 1 |
| VAK | 1 | 07:39 | 07:40 | 1 |
| EVA | 07:44 | 07:45 | 1 | |
| PVU | 2 | 07:59 | 08:00 | 1 |
| MYY | 1 | 08:04 | 08:05 | 1 |
| IRP | 08:10 | 08:11 | 1 | |
| QLN | 2 | 08:20 | 08:25 | 5 |
| KLQ | 1 | 08:39 | 08:40 | 1 |
| KUV | 1 | 08:49 | 08:50 | 1 |
| EKN | 08:59 | 09:00 | 1 | |
| KKZ | 1 | 09:05 | 09:06 | 1 |
| KIF | 09:15 | 09:16 | 1 | |
| AVS | 1 | 09:22 | 09:23 | 1 |
| PUU | 2 | 09:55 | 09:55 | 0 |